How do you like the 627 8 shot 357 Bill. I looked real hard at one not long ago
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You know I say all of my guns are my favorite at one time or anothet but as far as a handgun thats just fun and easy to shoot and is really accurate over a wide range of loads it would have to be that 627.
Yeah its a PC model but we all know the the S&W Performance Center doeasnt mean what it used to mean, noe its just a stamp.
However, this 627 I think was fitted up by the last real gunsmith S&W had working there, maybe on his last few days there. Its about as smooth an action as Ive ever felt, I mean its nice. And then Ive read forym posys about other peoples 627's and they had horror stories about this or that. Me? I would trade this thing for nothing, its mine. And 8 rounds of 357mag? Yeah!
Not being hyperbolic but its probably my favorite revolver. Its only detriment is the round butt, not my preference but with the conversion grips I made for it its fine. Interchangeable front sight is simple, just push a plunger and rock it out same as the DX and Classic I think.
The double action is just right down scarey light and smoothe as butter and the single action break is like the proverbial glass rod, absolutely zero creep and I added a different overtravel stop rod and tuned it for just the right amount of overtravel, to me its dang near perfection.
Ive always liked the big ol N frames and this one, while exceptional, is no exception.
I bought the gun used and apparently got a steal on it because I didnt know much about them. Ive seen them go for a pretty good amount of money, certainly more than I paid so to me that makes the gun even better.
Yeah its a PC model but we all know the the S&W Performance Center doeasnt mean what it used to mean, noe its just a stamp.
However, this 627 I think was fitted up by the last real gunsmith S&W had working there, maybe on his last few days there. Its about as smooth an action as Ive ever felt, I mean its nice. And then Ive read forym posys about other peoples 627's and they had horror stories about this or that. Me? I would trade this thing for nothing, its mine. And 8 rounds of 357mag? Yeah!
Not being hyperbolic but its probably my favorite revolver. Its only detriment is the round butt, not my preference but with the conversion grips I made for it its fine. Interchangeable front sight is simple, just push a plunger and rock it out same as the DX and Classic I think.
The double action is just right down scarey light and smoothe as butter and the single action break is like the proverbial glass rod, absolutely zero creep and I added a different overtravel stop rod and tuned it for just the right amount of overtravel, to me its dang near perfection.
Ive always liked the big ol N frames and this one, while exceptional, is no exception.
I bought the gun used and apparently got a steal on it because I didnt know much about them. Ive seen them go for a pretty good amount of money, certainly more than I paid so to me that makes the gun even better.
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I made the grips. Somewhat of a hobby of mine. I made these as well.
And
Oh yeah, and these
A few more maybe
And one more, among many more
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Nice work Bill. Those look really good. Smith and Wessons just don’t look right without the wood grips
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H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
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Nice work Bill, especially the gloss set on the Dan Wesson.
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Hatchdog, which ones? The Koa or the macassar ebony? Its funny, the set on the redhawk and the set on the two-tone DW Silverback are actually from the same piece of wood, just a different type of finish.
BigAl52, agree 100%, I couldnt have it any other way.
Markiver, thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
I actually have a few other sets going right now. Jist need time to finish them.
BigAl52, agree 100%, I couldnt have it any other way.
Markiver, thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
I actually have a few other sets going right now. Jist need time to finish them.
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I'd love to attempt making a set for my 686 but I don't have a clue how to even start.
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Nice work Bill. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Mark I've thought about trying to make a set for my Heritage with the birdshead grip.
The back side is smooth so may be a good one for me to practice on.
RP
Hey Mark I've thought about trying to make a set for my Heritage with the birdshead grip.
The back side is smooth so may be a good one for me to practice on.
RP
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